Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Geneva, Mar 20, 2003

LOT 341

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Aquanaut", Ref. 5065A. Production of this reference started in 1997. Fine and large, "carré galbé", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant down to 12atm, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, black composite "Tropical" bracelet and stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, protection for the crown, sapphire crystal. D. "army" semi-shining black composite repeating the bracelet decoration, with tritium-coated indexes and applied Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 315/190, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.